Baseball and NFL notes from Wednesday sports transactions
The Associated Press reports managers and player moves across leagues. Davey Johnson resigned as Orioles manager. Red Sox added Tim Wakefield and Jason Graham to deals. Brewers signed John Jahn for one year. Reds declined Delon Sanders 1998 option and named Harry Dunlop as third base coach. Bears suspended De Alonzo Spellman indefinitely for refusing arthroscopic surgery.
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New faces give Ottawa Braves a fresh look this season
Ottawa University coach Andy Carrier enters eighth year with a largely new roster plus five lettermen. He emphasizes time and experience as the Braves, after a 9-20 season, aim to win early and develop roles from mid January to March. Veterans Tavares Robinson and Ralph Banks anchor the lineup as transfers and freshmen mix with the returnees to boost scoring and rebounding.
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Ottawa Braves face Las Vegas opener to start NAIA season
Ottawa University’s basketball squad, led by coach Carrier, introduces a reshaped lineup with guards Robinson and Tavares, forward McDonnell, and newcomers Verdher Dun can and Snarks. The Braves aim for cohesion in a Las Vegas opener against Albertson and a Saturday tilt with Central Methodist, seeking to prove NAIA Midwest depth and gain early respect.
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All-league selections by area coaches in volleyball and cross country
Area leagues released all-league teams. Anderson County leads Frontier volleyball with three first team picks Jerrica Miller Amy Rockers Cindy Sumner Wellsville adds Jill Dorsey Amy Jones Baldwin places Erin Schulte on second team. Cross country sees Pomona dominate with four first team girls Becki Cargo Emily Homer Jennifer Green Brittney Green plus Carlotta Silvey. Central Heights Jennifer Ginger Jody Peine join final spots. boys top pick Danny Kueser with Mik Schulowae Brune Jacob Walsh. Baldwin dominates state power honors with first team and seven backers. Wellsville, Anderson County also on honor lists. Kate DeBaun lone first-team Indian in Mid-East League volleyball.
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Gannon steps in as Chiefs face playoff pressure
Kansas City, now 7-2, turns to Rich Gannon after Elvis Grbac injures his collarbone. Gannon vows to rise to the moment as Pat Barnes and Billy Tolliver vie for backup roles amid a tougher four game stretch with Jacksonville Seattle Denver and San Francisco looming.
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Big Sunflower showdown sets stakes for Kansas State Kansas
Kansas State enters the clash with Kansas as a near 8 1 team favorite. The Wildcats seek a 10 1 regular season and a potential Alliance bowl bid while Kansas hopes to end a series drought as they travel to Manhattan. QB Travis Ochs and OL Jeremy Martin frame the in state rivalry as the biggest game for both sides and a chance at bowl eligibility. Kansas State has won the last two meetings including 38 12 last year in Lawrence and 41 7 in 1995. Coach Bill Snyder emphasizes the game remains just another week for his squad.
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